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Audi

Audi is a German carmaker that makes various types of vehicles ranging from supermini to crossover SUVs. It maintains its worldwide headquarters in Ingolstadt, Germany. Audi produces luxury automobiles and is the number one luxury brand in the world. Their other products include sedans, coupes, compacts and sport models. They are a majority owned subsidiary of the Volkswagen group.

For Audi Engine Size Doesn’t Matter, It’s Power From Now On

By Marc Stern on August 24, 2017 - 1:00AM

Audi has announced a key change in the way it names its vehicles. For a long time, the automaker labeled its vehicles starting with the model name, such as A8. Then, the automaker would give the engine size and the engine type -- gasoline turbo, turbodiesel. Now, Audi is to drop size as an important criterion and will add power output.

Audi Plans U.S. Intro of R8 V10 Spyder At Monterey Car Week

By Marc Stern on August 17, 2017 - 10:01PM

Monterey Car Week is a great place to introduce a hypercar like the Audi R8 V10 Spyder. It is Audi's fastest production convertible, hitting 60 in 3.3 seconds. The intro is planned at Friday's Quail, a Motorsports Gathering.

Want The Real Audi Track Experience? Sign Up Now For A Weekend Of Driving

By Marc Stern on August 13, 2017 - 11:12PM

If you would like to find out what it feels like to handle a high-performance racecar, Audi has the experience/training plan for you. Now open for reservations, you can learn how to handle high-performance Audi track vehicles from driving professionals and hands-on experience.

Audi Sticks With Diesel While Rest of VW Drives Hard for Electrics

By Marc Stern on July 22, 2017 - 10:38PM

Even as Volkswagen works towards its 30 electric vehicles across its subsidiaries by 2025, Audi is taking an additional tack. While it does have its own electrics in the work, the automaker is still convinced that diesel power has a major future and it is working on it.

Just why did Audi compare women to cars?

By Marc Stern on July 19, 2017 - 9:37PM

Recently Audi CPO ad for China compared women to used cars. Suffice to say, China's equivalent to Twitter went bonkers and Audi pulled the ad and issued a statement disavowing it.

Can the new A8 park itself? It certainly can even without the driver

By Marc Stern on July 12, 2017 - 11:57PM

Although Audi's key point in its introduction of the 2018 A8 this week was the arrival of the first production autonomous driving system, the automaker had other A8 news that shows it is quite a vehicle.

Forget predictions, Audi A8 will offer autonomous driving before 2020

By Marc Stern on July 12, 2017 - 3:42PM

Countering predictions that full autonomy would be a minimum of three years away and probably more like eight years, Audi Tuesday introduced its redone A8 that includes a large technology suite. The centerpiece of that suite is Traffic Jam Pilot that offers full autonomous driving capability to 60 kph (37 mph). It also offers lots of driver warnings, as well.

Software glitch keeps Q3 lights dark in emergency braking situation; 24,745 vehicles recalled

By Marc Stern on July 10, 2017 - 10:25PM

Audi has recalled a number of 2016-17 Q3 crossovers because of a software problem. The problem occurs when the parking brake is used as an emergency brake. Because of a software problem that resulted from product upgrades, the brakelights remain off so vehicles in the rear run the risk of hitting the Q3.

Are VW parts callbacks the start of a much larger industry recall?

By Marc Stern on July 8, 2017 - 2:31PM

Volkswagen's recall of 450,000 SUVs that have been affected by failing parts could be just the tip of the iceberg. With industry consolidation, it is quite possible that as many as 13 other carmakers and suppliers could also be facing their own set of callbacks.

VW dodges major recall cost bullet as 766K cars only need software update

By Marc Stern on July 7, 2017 - 11:44PM

Volkswagen has avoided a major cost hit as the automaker, just beginning to recover strongly from its self-inflicted emissions scandal, has found that a software upgrade can cause of problem with the braking systems of 766,000 models worldwide.

Volkswagen June sales continue their rise as emissions scandal fades

By Marc Stern on July 5, 2017 - 11:37PM

June was a good month for Volkswagen and its subsidiary Audi. The VW brand saw that the Dieselgate scandal was fading as their sales were up 15 percent in June. Audi celebrated its 78th straight monthly sales increase, led by sales of the Q7.

Audi turns to mild-hybrid tech to save gas, cut emissions from RS 5

By Marc Stern on July 2, 2017 - 5:17PM

When Audi RS 5 goes on sale shortly it will feature mild-hybrid technology. Instead of using a full hybrid system, it will rely on Valeo's quick start-stop system that combines the starter and alternator into one technology package.

2017 Audi Q7 3.0T Review: The Ultimate Commuting Machine

By Patrick Rall on June 22, 2017 - 1:13PM

I recently spent a few days driving the 2017 Audi Q7 3.0I Premium Plus, during which time I used the fun-to-drive luxury SUV to negotiate Detroit rush hour traffic in style and based on that experience, I would call the Q7 the Ultimate Commuting Machine.

Audi A8 Preview Could Set Your Spidey-Sense Tingling

By Marc Stern on June 20, 2017 - 12:37PM

Spiderman fans will have the opportunity to see the latest in Audi AI technology next month when "Spiderman: Homecoming" debuts at a multiplex near you. Specifically, the new Audi A8 will showcase the carmaker's traffic jam pilot technology in some interesting ways.

Audi Launches A5/S5 Sportback for Owners ‘Who Don’t Want An SUV’

By Marc Stern on June 15, 2017 - 4:02AM

Audi has launched a new pair of "Sportbacks." Roomier than a sedan, they are available to those people who are just not ready to commit to an SUV or crossover.

The 2018 Audi A8 will features a "mild-hybrid system."

2018 Audi A8 Will Employ 48-Volt Mild-Hybrid System

By Marc Stern on June 8, 2017 - 6:45PM

In an effort to meet tougher emissions and economy standards, some automakers are turning to what is known as the "mild-hybrid system." Like other hybrid systems, the vehicle runs on both electrical and hydrocarbon-fueled technology. The key difference is that it operates at 48 volts and provides many services besides just starting and battery power.

Audi continued its impressive sales run in May posting its 77th straight record month.

Audi Sales Continue Their Roll Increasing for the 77th Straight Month

By Marc Stern on June 7, 2017 - 3:52PM

For the 77th straight month, Audi continued its run of record sales. May marked the automakers fifth-best sales month and pushed sales for the year to 83,555. May also set a new record for the month as Audi delivered 19,197 vehicles versus 18,728 last year.

Despite best efforts, the Audi A7 burned on an Alpine mountain road.

Audi loses A7 Test Vehicle to Fire on an Alpine Road

By Marc Stern on June 2, 2017 - 10:43PM

An engineering unit, testing an A7 pulling a huge trailer on an Alpine road. found the A7 bursting into flames. As the fire consumed the vehicle engineers pulled out their equipment. Only one team member grabbed an extinguisher but it was too little, too late.

Germany probes Porsche, Audi use of emissions-cheating software

By Marc Stern on June 2, 2017 - 9:48PM

Porsche was charged by Germany's Transportation Authority that it had used emissions-cheating software in some of the Audi subidiary's vehicles.

Team EKS, still in the running for the WRC factory championship, had a trouble-plagued weekend and looks forward to the next effort in Norway.

Problems Plague Audi-Team EKS Effort at U.K. Stop on WRC Tour

By Marc Stern on May 30, 2017 - 12:54PM

Mattias Ekstrom, leading the Audi-Team EKS WRC effort, dropped out of first place in the race for championship points with a fifth place finish at the site of the inaugural race 50 years ago in the U.K.

Looking for an affordable RS6, look no further than this owner's daily driver

Here’s A Way To Buy An Audi RS6, At A Fraction Of The Price

By Marc Stern on May 28, 2017 - 7:10PM

Audi's RS6 is a performance machine that has remained true to it roots. Indeed, if you were to own an older model and purchase today's equivalent, you would find very little difference, other than possibly overall tightness. Indeed, this is a minor factor because an older RS6 is quite a tight car, no matter what.

A former factory works Audi R8 swept to several victories during the kickoff of classic racing at Mazda Laguna Seca

Great Weather Greets Vintage Racing As Audi R8 Sweeps Class, Enduro At Mazda Laguna Seca

By Marc Stern on May 25, 2017 - 11:20PM

An ex-works R8 swept to victory in three class races as the classic race season kicked off at the Mazda Laguna Seca.

Do You Think All Airbag Issues Are Takata? There Are Others

By Marc Stern on May 21, 2017 - 12:14AM

Audi has recalled 17,000 A7s to fix an issue with face curtain airbag issues. It is probably the first time in a while that airbag news hasn't been related to Takata products.

Audi has added a number of Q5s and Q7s to its fuel pump recall

Nearly 300,000 Audis, Porsches Added To Fuel Pump Recall

By Marc Stern on May 15, 2017 - 9:53PM

Volkswagen has expanded a fuel pump recall to add nearly 300,000 Audi and Porsche crossovers to the 142,000 first recalled in 2016.

Dieselgate settlements close books in San Francisco

With V-6 Engine Settlement OK, Judge Closes Books On Dieselgate

By Marc Stern on May 15, 2017 - 6:53AM

U.S. District Court Judge Charles Breyer late last week approved the settlements for 3.0-liter V-6 VW turbodiesels and Robert Bosch as a chapter ended in the Dieselgate scandal.

Audi will introduce its e-tron Sportback as a 2020 model.

VW Continues Electric Blitz with e-tron Sportback Set For Audi in 2020

By Marc Stern on May 12, 2017 - 8:56AM

Volkswagen announced a few months ago that it would have 30 new electric models on the market by 2025. The automaker has kept up its pressure to meet this goal by announcing several electric models late last year and early this year. Audi this week said it would launch the e-tron performance Sportback as a 2020 model. It is based on the concept shown at Shanghai last month.

So, you think only humans can be movie heroes? Audi Lunar Rovers can and do, as well

Audi’s Moon Rover Not Only Has Lunar Mission But It’s Also A Movie Star

By Marc Stern on April 29, 2017 - 11:46PM

Wait a minute! When did an Audi Lunar Rover become the hero of a movie? Oh, it never has, has it? Well, think again, because "Alien: Covenant" uses one quite successfully -- honestly.

The next stop in the Pirelli/Audi Sports racing series will be the Virginia International Speedway.

Audi Customer Racing Program Stops At Virginia International

By Marc Stern on April 26, 2017 - 10:16PM

Audi's customer racing program lands at the Virginia International Speedway this weekend as four owner/racers pit themselves and their vehicles against the pros on the Pirelli circuit.

Audi E-Tron Crossover SUV vs Tesla Model X - Who’s Next To Try and Beat The Tesla Model X

By Douglas Stansfield on April 18, 2017 - 8:50PM

Audi made a big announcement today on Tuesday in the Electric Car Space. Its E-Tron crossover SUV made its first appearance at the Shanghai Auto Show. Funny how they chose Shanghai instead of New York City which is still happening this week.

VW described the changes that have been engineered into the 2018 Golf family.

VW Adds Tech Improvements, Changes For 2018 Golf Family

By Marc Stern on April 13, 2017 - 11:36PM

Volkswagen's 2018 Golf family is carrying some awesome new technology. The automaker has been so excited about the changes that it has taken as many chances as it can to discuss the new tech.

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